Trades Specialist – Electrician Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00311PO25

Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Electrical Maintenance
USC Market Title Electrician to USC Market Title /titles/133869
Job Level T1

• Technical Support
  Business Title (Internal Title) Trades Specialist
• Electrician
  Campus Upstate
  Work County Spartanburg
  College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
  Department UPS Facilities Operations & Maintenance
  State Pay Band 5
  Approved Starting Salary $41,258
  Advertised Salary Range $41,258; Salarymensurate with education and experience.
  Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
  Part/Full Time Full Time
  Hours per Week 40
  Work Schedule Monday
• Friday; 7:00 am
• 3:30 pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis 12 months Category Trades/Maintenance
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Trades Specialist

• Electrician
  University of South Carolina Upstate
  STA
  Spartanburg, SC
  Under limited supervision, perform skilled electrical work in the operation, repair and renovation of buildings, equipment, and interior/exterior lighting.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Valid driver’s license, good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications High school diploma and 2 years of experience. Prefer experience including Fire Alarm Systems and/or one year of technical training in electrical trade. Familiar with most current National Electric Code and National Fire Protection Association code.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Pre-employment drug screen and successful background check are required. Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction trades applicable to the job, especially electrical. Thorough knowledge of techniques methods, and practices of designated trades. Skill in use of tools and equipment. Ability to read, understand and interpret plans and specifications. Ability to work independently.
Job Duties

Job Duty Troubleshoot:

Repair, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, lighting, panels, motors and starter controls, variable speed drives, emergency equipment as rmend by the manufacturer, required by regulatory agencies and deemed necessary from experience.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty Install conduit, wiring, cable, receptacles, light fixtures and related items for building renovation and repair projects, includingputer-related support.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Performs/troubleshoots for assigned fire alarm issues: Fire alarm control panels, annunciator panels, devices (smoke, heat, strobe/audio) for proper operation inpliance with NEC and NFPA codes.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty Performs/troubleshoots for assigned Emergency Power issues: Generators, lighting, egress lights and other emergency power systems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Cross trains in other areas; primarily to assist plumber with trouble shooting plumbing system: Pumps, backflow preventers, and plumbing systems. Develop knowledge that support each others functions (electrical functions in plumbing and vise versa).
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Assist other trades in performing work, assist in maintaining supplies inventory for area, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty Review plans, shop drawings and evaluate building code related details required to troubleshoot equipment failure, perform repairs and construction in accordance with building codes. Provide detailed materials take-off data to determine materials needed for task. Coordinate equipment outages and repairs with building occupant and other trades to include mechanical, plumbing, electrical and others as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/01/2025
Job Open Date 04/24/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant The application must bepleted including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted forpleting work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition Program
Dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities